Topic: Motor not running

[Paul]

I bought a C5 recently as not working, when I connect the battery the pod lights up normal all led's light up on the right hand side and 2 amber lights on the left side but I just get a clicking from the relay and 1 green light on the left when I push the micro switch, after trying several times the motor did run so I know the motor is ok but I could only get it to run that one time.

Any guidance would be appreciated......Paul.

[PLOD11]

Have you checked the motor on its own ? (direct connection to the battery)

Also is the battery ok  ?

John- PLOD11

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi there I think the brushes are stuck you need to release them ...But First of all do as Plod11 says and connect the motor direct to a battery and see if it runs if it does not then I think it will  the brushes ..Bye Chas

[Paul]

Hi both,

Thanks I will try the motor direct and get back to you, will be after the weekend now though

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Ok but if it the brushes are stuck you can look down the brush tube and see some copper braiding .You can spray some WD 40 then ease them up a little and then push them back a few time BUT BE CAREFUL THE BRADING CAN SNAP.. the best way is to dismantle the motor but If you are not sure how to do it don't ....Bye Chas (ps sometimes using a rubber hammer to tap the motor is all you need )
Bye Chas